June 26

2 Kings 9:14-10:31
Acts 17:1-34
Psalm 144:1-15
Proverbs 17:27-28

New Testament: Acts 17:1-34

Summary:
Paul and Silas in Thessalonica
Paul and Silas in Berea
Paul in Athens
Paul Addresses the Areopagus

The Truth – Click above for more

How do you know what the truth is?

This is exactly how we are to know the truth. When the Berea people took time to search the scriptures they came to believe the truth.

Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. ~ Acts 17:11

The people examined the Scriptures daily to verify the truth of the apostle’s teachings. They didn’t engage in arguments or doubt the apostle like the Jews in Thessalonica. Instead, they diligently studied the Old Testament to confirm whether the apostle’s message about the Messiah’s incarnation, obedience, suffering, death, and resurrection aligned with it. Their commitment to examining the Scriptures was unwavering, as they did so continuously day after day. They were eager to hear and accept the word and scrutinize it diligently.